Jeanne Calment was a French woman who is believed to have been one of the longest-lived people in history. Born on February 21, 1875, and passing away on August 4, 1997, her life was shrouded in mystery and legend. Her longevity record remains unbroken to this day.
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“[On being the oldest living human being:] God must have forgotten me.”
“My sight is bad, my hearing is bad, I feel bad, but I don't suffer, I don't complain.”
“Always keep your smile. That's how I explain my long life.”
“I had to wait 110 years to become famous. I wanted to enjoy it as long as possible.”
“Not having children is one less worry. Children are a worry!”
“Death doesn't frighten me; now I can think peacefully of ending a long life.”
“I see badly, I hear badly, and I feel bad, but everything's fine.”
“Excuse me if I'm clinging on to life, but my parents wove me from tight thread.”
“I have legs of iron, but to tell you the truth, they're starting to rust and buckle a bit.”
“I took pleasure when I could. I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I'm very lucky.”
“There are so many good authors; there's no shortage of them.”